Israeli Couscous with Mango and Cucumber

Sweet mangoes combine with Israeli couscous in this summery salad.

This is light salad is perfect with lamb. The key here is balance, with each ingredient contributing a part but not overwhelming the others. Israeli couscous is sometimes called “pearl couscous” or “giant pasta pearls.”

40 min Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min
Serves: 8 Save

Ingredients (11)

  • 2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 (6.3-ounce box) Israeli couscous (such as Casbah)
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • 2 cup chopped mango
  • 2 cup chopped English cucumber, unpeeled
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

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Directions

  1. Combine broth and water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Add couscous; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is absorbed and couscous is al dente. Remove from heat and place into a mixing bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil to prevent grains from sticking. Let cool.
  2. Add mango, cucumber and cilantro; toss well.
  3. Whisk together honey, lime juice, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper. Pour over couscous; mix well.